The key to getting every day started off right is having a good morning routine. If you are showing up for work already exhausted before the day even starts, perhaps it’s time to think about incorporating a positive morning routine to get you through the day feeling relaxed and confident. In this episode we share …
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In several episodes we’ve referenced values and figured it was about time to show you an exercise for how to determine your top values. Until you are in alignment with your values in what you think, feel and do, you will continue to feel exhausted and unproductive. Focusing on on three top values helps you …
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Stories are compelling, statistics are not. When it comes down to it, we all love a good story. We can even get spell-bound as we read a book, or watch a movie, but probably don’t realize you are living your own story. Since we are writing our own future, we have a lot of literary …
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In our attempt to be seen as helpful sometimes we say yes too often, which leads to feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Every yes is saying no to something else. Every no is saying yes to something else. Not sure whether to say yes or no? No worries. Here’s some easy ways to decide and move …
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OK, we’re NOT “actually” advocating people start smoking, but we learn some interesting lessons from the now old-fashioned idea of smoke breaks during the day. Taking regular breaks helps us avoid burnout. In fact, sitting chained to your desk all day is actually as or more unhealthy than smoking (ever heard sitting is the new …
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Are you at the top of your triangle doing your most important work, or wasting your time in the weeds? If you are like most people, you find yourself buried in the weeds during much of each week feeling unproductive. We are joined by Sara Caputo, a productivity expert, who shares her practical “Top Triangle” …
Over the last 25 episodes of the Fire and Earth Podcast, we have talked to some amazing guests and learned a lot. In this episode we share some highlights from previous episodes and how we have changed ourselves, by incorporating what we’ve learned into our daily lives. #fireandearthpodcast
If we could just improve our productivity we wouldn’t waste so much time, missing out on what we really want in life. We are joined by Sara Caputo, an environmental therapist and productivity expert, who helps us solve the productivity puzzle with a practical model (The Productivity Puzzle Worksheet) on managing your physical space, calendar, …
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The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. When we set our mind to do something and then fall short we have options: dust yourself off and hop back on the wagon, or wallow in self pity. In this episode we discuss some practical steps you can take to put things in …
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Let’s face it, sometimes we have communication breakdowns that increase our stress and damage our relationships. Learn how to be more mindful in your communications by being present, listening, asking questions, knowing the other person’s communication preference and reversing your buts. #fireandearthpodcast #communication
